Windows 10: Windows 10 Start Menu Search not searching the entire PC

Many a time Windows search results don’t include what you wanted to search. However, if you were searching for something which was on your desktop and Libraries, they would appear on the search results right away. The problem is not [...]

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Start Menu Search

Hi,

About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

• Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana. It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

We'll look forward to your response.

 

Issues with search & start menu

Hi Chris,

There are still 3 remaining troubleshooting steps you can use to resolve this issue. Follow any of the methods below:

• Rebuild the search index in Windows 10.
  • Type Indexing Options.
  • Click Advanced.
  • Click Rebuild, then OK.
    
  • Wait until the process is complete.
• Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana.
• If the two troubleshooting steps still didn't resolve your issue, we recommend that you use
  System Restore to a certain point that
  Search and Start menu is still properly working.

If all else fails, you might need to do a clean install of Windows 10.

Keep us updated with the results.

 

Start Menu Search not working


When I start my computer, my Start Menu Search sometimes gets stuck in a start up or searching loop.
The start menu itself works if I am just using my mouse to click icons. The issue is hitting the Windows button on my keyboard and typing.

What is strange is that when this happens, if I log out then log in again, it starts up fine. While this is a workaround, I would like to solve the problem that is causing the problem.

I've tried re-indexing my entire computer based on a similar post I found here, but that did not work. Also - searching in a general Explorer window works fine showing the Windows Indexing does not appear to be the problem.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.